In Truth Social-ese, Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview model is arguably the “hottest” AI model — with Trump’s patented awkward scare quotes surrounding “hottest.” Anthropic said that the Mythos has evolved so much “could reshape cyber security.” Great Britain is in a hurry to answer to the weaknesses it reveals. European cyber agencies were thwarted they try to hold hands and see what new weaknesses he can find.
But in Anthropic’s homeland, things are a little more complicated. This was reported by PoliticoAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House on Friday. “Politico” reports that the White House said the following in a statement about the meeting:
“We discussed opportunities for collaboration, as well as shared approaches and protocols for addressing the challenges of scaling this technology. The conversation also explored the balance between advancing innovation and ensuring security. We look forward to continuing this dialogue and hosting similar discussions with other leading AI companies.”
This almost It sounds like the White House is considering a business relationship with Anthropic.
But when President Trump lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Friday, see for yourself. (Relevant section begins at 4:19)
Trump took to the runway and answered several questions from reporters, mostly about the Iran war. Before turning and walking away, a reporter (unknown which one) asked, “Has Anthropic met at the White House, sir?”
Trump’s response: “Who?”
Journalist “Anthropic?”
The president then shrugged off one of his famous wings and said, “I have no idea.”
To refresh your memory, The Trump Administration is still in the midst of a strange and unprecedented power struggle with Anthropic.— is a technological leader in artificial intelligence, even if it is Not as valuable a company as OpenAI.
Back in February, the US Department of Defense/War was in conflict with Anthropic over the authorized use of Anthropic models. At one point, a Pentagon official he claimed Amodei is “a liar and has a God complex”. Secretary of Defense/War Pete Hegseth has labeled Anthropic a “supply chain risk,” which supposedly means companies that do business with the Pentagon can’t do business with Anthropic—which could sabotage Anthropic’s entire business model, and has never applied to an American company.
While litigation over the designation was pending, Anthropic briefly succeeded in getting the courts to stay the designation, however it was re-implemented earlier this month.
But our president loves winners, and if there’s such a thing as an AI power ranking, Amodei is currently at the top, thanks to Anthropic’s ability to convince everyone that he has the world’s scariest technology in his metaphorical garage. Trump’s friend Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Maybe he’s gunning for silver right now, though a recent clip in which he insists he’s not a loser doesn’t help that he doesn’t actually look like one:
“You don’t talk to someone who wakes up a loser” – Jensen Huang
Jensen nearly lost his cool during a heated argument over chip sales to China, despite showing great patience in response to the pushback. pic.twitter.com/A6F7RAXAgh
— The AI Investor (@The_AI_Investor) April 16, 2026
So does OpenAI’s Sam Altman is competing with rumors that he will be fired.
So Trump is in a tough spot. His Administration’s official position is that Anthropic should be rejected by almost all US industry, but his vaguely expressed beliefs The future of US industry seems to revolve around artificial intelligence and other automation. Meanwhile, everyone around the world seems to be wetting their pants about the unimaginable evil that Anthropic is capable of unleashing, which must be a tempting prospect when you’re someone who likes to brag. being able to cause the death of an entire civilization.
With all this, Trump is trying to stop his war in Iran—that even friendly publications said it did not go well– and depending on him, he also had to stop fighting a bunch of dweebs in San Francisco?
I can see why he said “I have no idea”.
